Germany · Düsseldorf
ISD offers English-medium IB education from preschool through Grade 12. For older pupils, distinguish the full Diploma, individual certificates and ISD diploma. Budget the €6,500 admission fee separately from tuition.
International School of Düsseldorf (ISD) offers English-medium International Baccalaureate (IB) education from preschool, starting at three, through Grade 12. It is a useful option for families seeking continuity across school stages in Düsseldorf, provided the qualification route and full cost fit the child’s plans.
The co-educational day school is at Niederrheinstrasse 336, 40489 Düsseldorf. There is no boarding. A virtual open house is available for families unable to visit. School website.
The elementary school follows the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Grades 6–10 use the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme runs in Grades 11–12.
The Senior School page also identifies individual IB certificates and the school’s own ISD High School Diploma. These are distinct from the full IB Diploma. For an older applicant, confirm the proposed route and how it meets the requirements of any intended university; do not assume that all three provide identical access.
ISD reports pupils from over 57 countries, 50 years as an IB World School, more than 50 Diploma course offerings and over 90 after-school activities. These are school-reported measures of breadth. Ask which subjects and activities are available to the particular pupil.
ISD accepts new pupils throughout the year. Start with a registration of interest and a tour, then complete the application forms: admission and membership, school agreement, language, academic and health information.
Year-round entry does not establish a vacancy in every grade. Discuss the intended start date, prior study and language or learning needs with admissions. The cited pages do not provide a current waiting-list position or a universal entrance-score threshold.
Learning support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support are included in tuition. That does not specify the level of individual provision available; agree it before accepting if the child needs support.
ISD says tuition, paid by parents and/or employers, provides almost all its funding. The 2026/27 schedule includes a separate, non-refundable admission fee.
| Stage or charge | 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Preschool: age three, Reception and Prep | €20,930 |
| Grades 1–2 | €20,930 |
| Grades 3–5 | €21,760 |
| Grades 6–8 | €23,420 |
| Grade 9 | €25,000 |
| Grade 10, including MYP eAssessment | €25,350 |
| Grade 11 | €27,820 |
| Grade 12, including graduation contribution | €28,270 |
| One-time admission fee | €6,500 |
For comparison, a calculated first-year Grade 6 total is €29,920: €23,420 tuition plus €6,500 admission, before optional costs. Midyear arrivals or departures may receive a contractual adjustment; obtain the terms rather than assuming a monthly refund.
Tuition covers books and materials, an individual iPad for elementary pupils, school field trips, IB programme costs, regular IB examinations, learning and EAL support, and Grade 12 graduation. ISD reserves the right to change inclusions annually.
After-school activities, arts-festival trips, home-language tutoring and private music lessons may cost extra.
The same page’s Cub Club and lunch figures are still labelled 2024/25, not 2026/27. Cub Club care runs until 18:00, with that older rate listed as €15 per day. Older lunch rates are €4.17 for Reception–Grade 2, €5.56 for Grades 3–5 and €5.95 for Grades 6–12. Confirm current prices before using them in the budget.
No specific scholarship award amount is established here. If assistance is necessary, ask about availability and conditions before treating it as part of the funding plan.
See the Düsseldorf guide and Germany guide for context.
Official pages and documents we read. If a figure matters to your budget or your application, open the link and confirm it is still current.
Friendly orientation, not an application. Dates, fees, and programme details move. Confirm everything with the school.
ISR offers kindergarten through Grade 12, with IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and IB in Grades 11–12. Confirm the child’s leaving route and request a grade- and campus-specific quotation.
MunichBIS is an English-medium day school with primary provision on both campuses and secondary provision in Haimhausen. It offers all four IB programmes, but its Grade 11–12 routes do not carry the same recognition. Admissions are rolling and capacity-led.
KleinmachnowBBIS offers English-language education from age three through Grade 12, with boarding from Grade 9. Its Kleinmachnow location and the separate tuition, registration and boarding charges are central to the decision.
BonnBonn International School offers the full IB continuum in English, with German taught in every grade. It is a day school in southern Bonn, not a Düsseldorf campus. Its current online fee table is undated, so families planning for 2026–27 should confirm the figures in writing.
ISD offers the full IB continuum in Düsseldorf. ISR in Neuss leads through IGCSE to the IB Diploma. Compare the curriculum before planning the commute.
7 minStart with the qualification your child would actually receive. Then check its subjects, language demands, and recognition in the countries where they may study next.
7 minStart with your child and the family's likely plans. Define the non-negotiables, verify the school's claims, compare three realistic options and visit with specific questions.
7 minTuition is only one line of the budget. Separate charges from advance payments, record what each figure includes, and ask the school to confirm your calculation in writing.